Austin, Minnesota to Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

874.6 miles 1407.6 km · straight line
1049.6 miles estimated 1689.1 km · driving distance
21h 7min estimated drive time
$101 - $124 estimated fuel cost
~2h 16min flight time
280° W bearing direction

How far is Austin, Minnesota from Yellowstone?

The distance from Austin, Minnesota to Yellowstone is 874.6 miles (1407.6 km) as the crow flies. Yellowstone is located W of Austin, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1049.6 miles, taking about 21h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 16min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Minnesota in Minnesota and Yellowstone in Wyoming.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Austin, Minnesota and Yellowstone. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Austin, Minnesota to Yellowstone

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 7min $101 - $124 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 20min $84–$157* Budget
Train ~27h 27min $126–$367* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Minnesota & Yellowstone

Quick Facts

Austin, Minnesota
43.67°N, 92.97°W
America/Chicago
367m elevation
Yellowstone
44.43°N, 110.59°W
America/Denver
2357m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 292 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 73 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients